The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Board of Governors held its annual meeting in Vancouver on 27 June 2019 which provided an opportunity to discuss the progress made towards achieving the targets set out in the Strategic Plan 2015-2021. Members expressed satisfaction with COL’s work and appreciation for the leadership of the President & CEO, Professor Asha Kanwar.

The Board Chair Dr Linda Sissons, CNZM, and Professor Asha Kanwar gave opening remarks at a reception held the previous day to mark the occasion.

Read Professor Kanwar’s speech here.

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Back row (from left): Mr Michael Gort, His Excellency Ambassador Hubert John Charles, Lord David Puttnam, Ms Louise Ellis, The Rt Hon Sir Lockwood Smith, Professor Narend Baijnath, Dr Arjoon Suddhoo.

Front row (from left): Professor Belinda Tynan, Professor Asha Kanwar, Dr Linda Sissons, The Honourable Mr Nurul Islam Nahid, Letuimanu’asina Dr Emma Kruse Vaai.